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test-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-curve-tracer [2021/05/14 23:07] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation Arthur Browntest-and-measurement:guides:waveforms-curve-tracer [2024/02/28 19:37] (current) – Added Prerequistes for the Curve Tracer James Colvin
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-===== Using the WaveForms Curve Tracer =====+====== Using the Curve Tracer ====== 
  
-The Curve Tracer instrument inside of the WaveForms application allows you to work with the Transistor Tester Adapter and uses the relays of the platform to perform the specific measurements.  It can also be used with devices having two waveform generator channels and two differential oscilloscope inputs (Analog Discovery 1 or 2) or four single-ended inputs (Electronics Explorer, Analog Discovery Pro).   
  
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 +===== Introduction =====
 +The Curve Tracer instrument inside of the WaveForms application allows you to work with the Transistor Tester Adapter and uses the relays of the platform to perform the specific measurements.  It can also be used with devices having two waveform generator channels and either two differential oscilloscope inputs (Analog Discovery 1, 2, or 3) or four single-ended inputs (Electronics Explorer, Analog Discovery Pro). Within the WaveForms software, it is known as //Tracer//.
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 +===== Prerequisites =====
 +  * Digilent Test and Measurement Device with Analog Inputs and Outputs:
 +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:start|Analog Discovery 3]]
 +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450)]]
 +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-studio:start|Analog Discovery Studio]]
 +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-2:start|Analog Discovery 2]]
 +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery:start|Analog Discovery (Legacy)]]
 +  * Computer with WaveForms Software Installed
 +  * A Reference Circuit, which can be provided by:
 +    * [[test-and-measurement/transistor-tester-adapter/start|Transistor Tester for Analog Discovery]], if using the Analog Discovery 3, Analog Discovery 2, or Analog Discovery (Legacy).
 +      * [[https://digilent.com/shop/test-and-measurement-equipment/adapters-and-canvases/|Shop all test and measurement adapters and canvases]].
 +    * A circuit appropriate for the specific load, as shown in the diagrams of the [[#hardware|Hardware]] of this document.
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 ==== Hardware ==== ==== Hardware ====
  
-To use the //Tracer// instrument, you will have to set up a reference circuit. However, if you are using the Analog Discovery (Legacy) or Analog Discovery 2, you can instead take advantage of the Transistor Tester Adapter to create this circuit.+The //Tracer// instrument supports the ADP3450, Analog Discovery 3, Analog Discovery 2, Analog Discovery (Legacy) and the Electronic Explorer. To use the instrument, you will have to set up a reference circuit. However, if you are using the Analog Discovery 2 or Analog Discovery 3, you can instead take advantage of the Transistor Tester Adapter to create this circuit.
  
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 === XYZ 3D Points / Surface === === XYZ 3D Points / Surface ===
  
-The XYZ 3D view allows you to plot a 3D scatter graph.  ** NOTE ** This feature is only available in the 64-bit versions of the Windows or macOS operating systems. Source trace, channels for the X, Y, and Z axis can be selected from the menu along the top side of the plot.  The Auto Scale feature is on by default which will adjust the scales on new capture, source, or channel changes.  The scale for each axis can be adjust manually in the dropdown and on the sides of the view.  +The XYZ 3D view allows you to plot a 3D scatter graph. Note that this feature is only available in the 64-bit versions of the Windows or macOS operating systems. Source trace, channels for the X, Y, and Z axes can be selected from the menu along the top side of the plot.  The Auto Scale feature is on by default which will adjust the scales on new capture, source, or channel changes.  The scale for each axis can be adjusted manually in the dropdown and on the sides of the view.  
  
 The ** gear ** dropdown menu contains the following options: The ** gear ** dropdown menu contains the following options:
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 For more information on WaveForms, visit the [[software:waveforms:waveforms-3:reference-manual|WaveForms Reference Manual]].  For more information on WaveForms, visit the [[software:waveforms:waveforms-3:reference-manual|WaveForms Reference Manual]]. 
  
-For technical support, please visit the [[https://forum.digilentinc.com/forum/8-test-and-measurement/|Test and Measurement]] section of the Digilent Forums.+For technical support, please visit the [[https://forum.digilent.com/forum/8-test-and-measurement/|Test and Measurement]] section of the Digilent Forums.